Police Officer Part-Time; Continuous; Grade 14

Are you a Retired APOSTC Certified Law Enforcement Officer Ready to Enter Back into The Work Force?

The City of Huntsville’s Police Department wants you! The department is seeking qualified applicants to fill part‑time police officer position(s). Come join our growing police team! Apply today!

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is located near the city’s downtown business and historic districts. Huntsville has 3 police precincts, approximately 500 sworn officers, 200 civilian personnel and patrols an area around 220 square miles. HPD is a professional law‑enforcement organization utilizing modern technology, state‑of‑the‑art equipment and comprehensive training techniques. The department is an internationally accredited law‑enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA).

HPD employs individuals of diverse backgrounds, education and experience. Candidates for employment are recruited from all areas of the country and from all walks of life.

This is law‑enforcement work in the protection of life and property through investigation of a specialized nature, assistance to citizens, arrest and detention, and related activities. Work involves prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigations of a specialized nature, apprehension of criminals, internal investigations, special assignments, enforcement of laws, regulations, ordinances, security work in safeguarding employees, public property and any special assignments designated and approved by the Chief of Police.

The officer also performs front‑desk duty.

• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.
• Must be an APOSTC‑certified law‑enforcement officer who honorably retired in good standing with no pending disciplinary action.
• Must meet specific requirements as stipulated by the Alabama Peace Officer Handbook, Training Commission and other legal criteria as required (see APOSTC Administrative Code rules at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment supplemental application.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment polygraph examination.
• Valid driver’s license.

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Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Huntsville’s EEOP short form upon request.